Clippers ovverpower Cavaliers, Leonard shines with 33 points

Kawhi Leonard led the way with 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 132-119 on Tuesday night, handing them their second consecutive loss.

Ivica Zubac delivered a dominant performance with 28 points and 20 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 22 points and nine assists in the Clippers’ fourth straight victory.

The Clippers’ Big 3️⃣ came up HUGE in a win over the Cavaliers in LA 💪⚓ pic.twitter.com/HnHvg1iFuH

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 19, 2025

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Max Strus posted a season-high 24 points for the Cavaliers, who saw their 16-game winning streak snapped on Sunday against Orlando. Despite the back-to-back defeats, Cleveland still maintains a comfortable lead in the East with less than a month left in the regular season.

Donovan Mitchell added 18 points and 11 assists, and Evan Mobley returned from a one-game absence due to a foot contusion, scoring 17 points.

Playing without head coach Tyronn Lue for the fourth time recently, the Clippers overcame a 12-point deficit early, showcasing resilience as they continue their push to secure a playoff spot.